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Amplifier match for MM de Capo i's

Working at piecing together a system based around the 3A de Capo i's and am interested in others' sucessful (and not) matches with amplifiers; brands and power. They list 3w to 150w but would a set of Cary 2A3's at 5w work? I listen to classical mostly, sources are rega cdp and music hall TT. I'm looking in the sub-$1500 used arena. Thanks
stuartbranson
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wellfed
690 posts
 
I suspect that an Atma-Sphere S-30 amp would be wonderful, if you can find one used at your price. I think the retail is about $3,000. I haven't heard them paired together, but on paper they look good together.
emil
205 posts
 
Hi
If you get a chance, pick up a used Atmasphere S30 or Transcendent OTL amp.
I had the Atmasphere and Decapo combo for a while and can tell you they work great together.
Emil
matt_zak
55 posts
 
I run mine with a bryston 4b-st and it's a pretty good match. I've heard them w/ classe, gryphon, mcintosh, rotel, essence, and ati. I'll have to say the gryphon and essence opened them up the best. Although the speakers are so good they make lesser quality amps sound good ;).
stuartbranson OP
183 posts
 
I've been thinking of selling my Cary preamp and going with a Cary SLI-80 integrated.(40w triode, 80w ultralinear) Any comments? Thanks
matt_zak
55 posts
 
If you're thinking about going with a good tube integrated look at Unison Research and Pathos.
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